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A large group of devotees sits and stands on red-tiled steps at an outdoor ceremony, many with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Most wear white dhoti and white or cream clothing, while a few women wear orange or saffron saris and a man in the upper right wears all white. A man in a white dhoti stands center-left with hands folded, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands near the bottom center. Brass vessels and a metal pot sit on the steps, and a bright green umbrella appears at the lower left. Metal railings run along the upper right. The scene suggests satsang-style group prayer and seated darshan.

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October 22 20142014-10-22A photograph of a large group of devotees seated and standing on red stone ghat steps, many with palms pressed together in prayer. Most wear white dhotis and white saris, with yellow borders on several and orange or red shawls and saris on others. Several shaved-headed men in white and red-orange cloths stand near the front; a woman in a white sari with a yellow border holds her hands folded at the centre. A woman on the left holds a bright green umbrella and sits in prayer. Brass kalashas stand on the steps at the right edge, and white bags and bundles rest on the stairs. The setting suggests a riverside ritual gathering, with many participants visible.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor ghat scene of red sandstone steps descending to water. Devotees in white dhotis and shawls stand and sit in rows, many with palms pressed together in prayer. A man on the left holds a green umbrella and wears a yellow sash. Several men in white with orange-red shawls stand on the steps, and one bare-chested man at right holds a brass pot. Brass vessels and a white sack sit on the steps, and a woman in a white and green sari stands among them. A few people in orange and white saris and shirts sit higher on the steps. Metal railings run along the right side beside the water.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of devotees in white ritual clothing standing and praying with palms joined on red stone steps beside water. Many wear white dhotis and shawls with yellow or orange borders; several women wear white saris with yellow or green borders, and one wears a green-and-white sari with an orange-red shawl. A row of polished brass vessels sits on the steps, and a white sack lies nearby. One man descends into the water on a metal railed ramp, wearing a white dhoti and white shawl. No visible a person candidate is identifiable with confidence.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a group of devotees standing in prayer on red-brick ghat steps beside a river. Many men wear white dhotis and white shirts with yellow or orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders, hands pressed together in anjali. Several women in white and cream saris with yellow or orange borders stand among them, also in namaste. Rows of brass kalashas and pots are arranged on the steps, and a bright orange-red wrap is worn by one woman. On the right, a bald man with a white shawl and a beaded mala around his neck stands with hands folded near a red metal railing that leads down into dark water. A white cloth bag sits on the steps at the top. The scene appears to be a ritual gathering at riverside steps.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor scene on red-painted concrete steps at dusk with metal railings above. Several people in orange and saffron-coloured robes with golden-striped borders stand and sit on the steps; some wear rudraksha bead necklaces and one has a shaved head. Women in white and cream saris with gold borders, and others in white kurta-style clothes, stand with hands in anjali mudra and look toward the steps. A woman in a red-orange sari with gold trim stands at the left, and a bare-chested man in orange cloth with a bead garland sits at lower right beside a small brass pot. Metal drums and brass vessels sit on the steps, with a small oil lamp, a brass plate and flowers on a side table in front of a zebra-striped cushioned chair. Rolled orange mats lie along the steps. Several standing spectators in white and colourful dress are visible behind the railings.2013-06-03A photograph of devotees seated on red stone steps at an outdoor gathering, all with hands pressed together in anjali mudra or folded in prayer. Front left, a woman in a white outfit with eyes closed; a man in white clothes sits in the centre with palms joined; a woman in a white dress beside him bows her head. Behind them, a woman in a white top and white trousers presses her palms; a woman in a yellow and red sari with bangles and a man in a cream kurta and dark rudraksha mala sit further back. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers and a woman with long blonde hair in a yellow sari kneel nearby. Metal railings and a grey sky form the background, and a green bag lies on the steps. No a person candidate is clearly visible; the figures appear to be devotees in prayer.2013-06-10 +1 copiesMay 24 20172017-05-24A photograph of a ceremony on red stone steps outdoors. A man seated on a cushioned throne at lower left wears a saffron-orange cloth, a red garland of flowers, and has a shaved head with rudraksha-style beads; he sits with hands resting and faces the assembly. Around him, many devotees in saffron and orange robes, white dhotis and red shawls stand with palms pressed together in anjali. Stainless steel vessels, a kalasha-style pot and fruit offerings sit on the steps, and a drummer in white and a man in yellow with a drum stand at the top. A row of people in white clothing stands behind, and a bamboo-like ritual staff with an orange cloth is visible at the lower right. This appears to be a puja or ritual gathering.2013-06-03May 22 20172017-05-22